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Studies for Adolescents

By participating in a research study, you can help us establish effective treatments and help us learn about the causes and nature of adolescent mental health problems.

You may also, depending on the study, receive significant reduction in treatment costs or receive treatment free of charge.

All of our research studies are completely voluntary; you may opt out at any time without penalty.

  • Individual Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 

    Free evidence-based treatment program where youth (ages 3-17) learn healthy ways of coping with their feelings, while caregivers learn stress management, parenting and behavior management skills, and communication skills. As a result, caregivers are better able to manage their own emotional distress and support their child more effectively. Read the TF-CBT flyer, Call 305-348-5885 or email tfcbt@fiu.edu for more information.

  • Novel Study to Understand how Sleep, Emotions, and Memory are Associated with Anxiety and Worry

    The LEMUR study looks at the role of sleep in processing emotional experiences among children with/without anxiety ages 10-13. We hope that by studying the impact of sleep on emotional memories, we can learn more about child anxiety. Participating children do not need to have a problem with sleep to participate. Study visits would take place 3 times over the course of 3 years, with 18 months in between each study visit. All participants will be compensated $1500 total ($500/visit) for completing all parts of the study.  

    Read the flyer or visit our website to learn more. 

    To contact the LEMUR Study, you can fill out our contact form, text/call (305) 348-4959, or send an email to LEMUR-STUDY@FIU.EDU .

  • Seeking teens (ages 13-17) who have experienced difficult events/trauma in childhood

    The SWAY Project is seeking teens (13-17 years old) who identify as Black or Latino/a/x and who have experienced adversity or difficult life events. The study aims to find out what teens think it means to be healthy in terms of their sexuality and how this is related to general life experiences. Participants can earn up to $35 for their time. For more information, you can read this flyer, call 786-496-4286 or email SWAYproject@fiu.edu. 

  • Recruiting teens ages 13-16 for a study on social media use

    We’re recruiting teens for a research study to help us learn how their social media use influences their sleep quality and levels of anxiety.

    Participation Requirements: 

    • Participate in initial interview and three follow-up interviews (6, 12 & 18 months)
    • Compensation of up to $752 if all phases are completed

    For more information, call us at 305-348-6892 or email SMARTteenstudy@gmail.com
    Click here to read the flyer

     

    Estamos buscando adolescentes para un estudio de investigación que nos ayudará a aprender cómo su uso de las redes sociales influye en la calidad de su sueño y sus niveles de ansiedad.
    Requisitos de participación:
    1. Participar en la entrevista inicial y en tres entrevistas de seguimiento (6, 12 y 18 meses)
    2. Compensación de hasta $752 si se completan todas las fases
    Para más información, llámenos al 305-348-6892 o correo electrónico SMARTteenstudy@gmail.com


  • Seeking Teens ages 14-18 to join Paid Program to Reduce/Quit vaping (FIU BReATHE Study)

    The FIU BReATHE Study is offering a PAID program for high school students (ages 14–18) who want help reducing or quitting vaping.
    Led by Dr. Elisa Trucco and funded by the Florida Department of Health, this program is designed to help teens manage cravings and build skills to reduce vaping.
    💬 What you'll do:
    Join 6 free, 1-hour group sessions with other teens
    🎁 What you’ll get:
    Earn up to $160 for participating and completing surveys
    📌 Who can join:
    High school students (14–18) who want to cut back or quit vaping
    (Parental permission required if under 18)
    📲 Interested?
    Sign up here: redcap.link/breatheprogram
    📧 breathestudy@fiu.edu | 📱 786-322-4479

     

  • Novel Study Seeking to Identify Sleep Patterns that Predict Emotional Health Problems Among Youth Engaged in Primary Care
    The SleepLife study is recruiting children and teens aged 10 to 13 years who have been in primary care at Nicklaus Children's Hospital for the last year. Participating youth do not need to have a sleep problem to take part in the study. The long-term goal of the SleepLife study is to develop tools that help providers, families, and teens identify and treat sleep patterns that relate to the future of their emotional health and wellness. Study visits can be completed remotely or in person at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and take place over the course of 3 years. Participants will be compensated up to $1,675 over the three years for their time. 
    For more information, please read our flyer or visit our website